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Program Consultant

CBRE • Full-time • Chicago, IL 60606 • 1d ago

Program Consultant

Job ID

257490

Posted

27-Jan-2026

Service line

PJM Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Project Management

Location(s)

Chicago - Illinois - United States of America, Dallas - Texas - United States of America, Kansas City - Kansas - United States of America, Leawood - Kansas - United States of America, Minneapolis - Minnesota - United States of America, Nashville - Tennessee - United States of America, Olathe - Kansas - United States of America, Omaha - Nebraska - United States of America, Overland Park - Kansas - United States of America, Shawnee - Kansas - United States of America

About the Role:

As a Program Consultant, you'll be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, contracting and managing service providers for outsourced services to support the Project Management Team. You will also work with the client, internal stakeholders and the department in the development and execution of sourcing and procurement strategies. You will have a high-level of engagement between stakeholders, service providers and the department leadership throughout the execution of your work.

Qualified candidates must have direct experience working for or with General Contractors. A legal background or extensive experience in Sourcing, drafting contracts is highly desirable. This position will primarily interface with General Contractors, Architects, FF&E and Material Suppliers. Experience in Construction Project Delivery and directly managing Vendors executing the work is preferred. This role will also be responsible for working with internal stakeholders to develop an effective Sourcing Strategy to ensure proper Vendor coverage and resourcing.

What You’ll Do:

As a Program Consultant, you will support the Project Management Team with development and execution of work related to design and construction projects.
Work with business stakeholders, operational shared services team members, and sponsors to develop, coordinate, and execute strategy at Account level. You must be very well organized and have strong communication skills, while holding yourself and others accountable for deliverables and outcomes.
Source and Qualify new Vendors, and effectively manage the Vendor onboarding process.
Plan and install national contracting and procurement strategies. Prepare and maintain contracts with national service providers by company standards. Build relationships with suppliers and contractors.
Create and manage RFPs, selecting solutions, and negotiating. Prepare and maintain contracts with national and regional service providers. Ensure contracts adhere to company and Client standards.
Support national sourcing processes and practices with internal stakeholders. Coordinate the flow of materials and information among suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and customers.
Establish requirements and ensure the integrity of centralized procurement database systems.
Serve as a point of contact for management and liaise with outside procurement solutions.
Provide clients with innovative technologies, products, and services to generate value and stay ahead of the competition.

What You'll Need:

Bachelor's Degree preferred with 3-5 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. C.P.M., C.P.S.M. or N.A.C.M. certifications or eligibility preferred.
Experience in Construction Project Delivery and directly managing Vendors executing the work is preferred. Retail Construction or Financial/Professional Services Sector experience is beneficial.
In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
Extensive organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.
Ability to guide the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations and handle problems.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment while leading multiple initiatives in varying stages.
Extensive Sourcing and Procurement experience is required.
Familiarity with standard contract terms and conditions for General Contractors and Design Consultants is required. Certified Paralegal or equivalent experience is preferred.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Disclaimer:

Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner & Townsend will be consolidated into a single global business entity. As a candidate applying for a position, you should be aware that while your initial employment may be with CBRE Project Management, you will subsequently transfer to the newly formed entity that encompasses both organizations.

T&T carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for this position is $100,000 annually and the maximum salary for this position is $120,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.

The application window is anticipated to close March 15, 2026 and may be extended as needed. Or to express interest in similar roles, visit CBRE.com/careers.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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